Cancun calendar

January

1/1 Nuevo (New Years Day): A legal holiday traditionally observed with families and with the closure of banks, schools, and most businesses.
1/6 El DÃƒÂa de los Reyes Magos: Of equal or greater importance than Christmas, and traditionally marked by the exchange of gifts.

The annual Carnival Cancun marks the beginning of Lent. An extremely festive atmosphere pervades the city, with parades, food, music, and dancing in the streets. A great time to visit and experience the culture.
2/5 DÃƒÂa de la ConstituciÃƒÂ³n (Constitution Day): Speeches and ceremonies are enacted throughout Mexico in celebration of the Constitution.
2/24 DÃƒÂa de la Bandera (Flag Day): Mexicans show their patriotism and deference to the national flag through animated festivities.

Late in the month, Inicio Primavera (Spring Equinox) occurs: The sun casts a shadow of the serpent Kukulcan, moving down 91 steps of the main pyramid at Chichan Itza. This is a particularly popular time to visit the ruins.
3/21 Aniversario de Benito Juarez: Banks and offices closed in honor of the President, who was noted for heading up the 19th-Century reform movement.

Semana Santa (Holy Week) and Pascua (Easter): Yearly in middle to late April, with major celebrations and processions across the country. Popular vacation time beaches and hotels are crowded.
Late April/early May, Sol a Sol International Regatta: Boat races begin in St. Petersburg, Florida, and end in Isla Mujeres with music and dance festivals.

5/1 DÃƒÂa del Trabajo (Labor Day): Banks and offices closed.
5/5 Cinco de Mayo: Celebrates Mexican victory over the French in the Battle of the Puebla (1862) with parades and fireworks. Banks and offices are closed.
May 8-12 Cancun International Gay Festival: Call (800) 765-4370 for information.
In the middle of the month (close to Memorial Day), Cancun hosts its annual Jazz Festival, with fanfare and musical performances.

8/17 Cruz de la BahÃƒÂa founding of Isla Mujeres (1854): Parades, music, and dancing throughout the region.

9/16 DÃƒÂa de la Independencia (Independence Day): Folk dancing, mariachi bands, and fireworks all over Mexico celebrating independence from Spain (1821).
9/21 Fall Equinox: Sun casts a shadow of a serpent moving down the steps of the main pyramid at Chichan Itza. This is a very popular time to visit the ruins.

11/1-11/2 DÃƒÂa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead): Families gather for All Saints Day at gravesites of loved ones for picnics.
11/ 20 DÃƒÂa de la RevoluciÃƒÂ³n: Parades, ceremonies and speeches throughout the country in honor of the Revolution of 1910. Banks and offices closed.

12/3-12/8 Fiesta de la ConcepciÃƒÂ³n Immaculate (Feast of the Immaculate Conception): Music, fireworks, and bullfights.
The week before Christmas, parades throughout Mexico commemorate Mary and Josephs journey to Bethlehem.
12/25 Navidad (Christmas Day): Candlelight processions and festive celebrations with the breaking of piÃƒÂ±atas are typical during the week of Christmas and New Years.